The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

but here. His awkward state had me biting my bottom lip to stop from smiling

Finally I can manage to make

to face me. His hand reached out

“Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no bad

drop to his hand that held my

ignore that

him that I would not see him any

He gives me a crooked awkward smile

neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission

kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m

scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at

lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him

brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one

still, I liked to see him squirm and

even more.

was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing

birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction

head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was

my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined mommy’s

a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the

raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing

besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar

baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He

to be a bully at all.” I shook

cupcake.”I pouted.

Aiden cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk

eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest

“Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid

only been a few years and

here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to